Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Darulhana Patingan Mosque to be upgraded

By TANIA LAM KUCHING: Over a thousand visitors joined the Hari Raya gathering at Darulhana Patingan Mosque, Kampung No 6 here last Friday evening. The event was officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Other guests of honour present were the Chief Minister’s wife Datuk Amar Jumaani

70-year-old Tenggau needs her kin

KUCHING: Sibu Hospital is looking for the next-of-kin of 70-year-old Tenggau Jalin who is currently being warded at the hospital’s women medical ward 22. According to a statement yesterday, Tenggau was found unconscious by the roadside on Wednesday and was taken to Sibu Hospital in an ambulance. It is said

Police nab two siblings in raid

MIRI: Two siblings allegedly involved in a series of house break-ins and robberies were nabbed by police in two separate raids held on Friday (June 14). The siblings, aged 25 and 31, were picked up during the 4am raids held in Tudan and Senadin. According to sources, both are currently being

40-year-old man fined RM110,000

MIRI: A 40-year-old man was fined of RM110,000 in default of two years’ imprisonment after he was found guilty by the Magistrate’s Court here on Thursday. Mohd Hafizuddin Abdullah was found to have committed the offence in possession of prohibited goods under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967 and

Bra thief caught red-handed

MIRI: A man in his 20s was caught red-handed late Wednesday evening for stealing women’s bras. The incident was reported to have occurred within the Curtin Water residential area around 5.45pm. Curtin Water is located not far away from the Curtin University Sarawak Campus in Senadin. According to sources, the

Mechanic arrested in drug raid

BY MUHD REMMY JS MUKAH: A mechanic’s attempt to hide drugs in a cigarette pack failed to save him from being arrested during a police raid here recently. According to Mukah district police chief DSP Jimmy Panyau, the 20-year-old suspect who is believed to be a drug dealer, was found

Beware of fake candies

KUCHING: Nicko Jeep Manufacture Sdn Bhd (Nicko Jeep) has warned consumers against buying counterfeit versions of its popular Himalaya Salt Sports Candy (Himalaya Salt Extra Cool Mint Candy – Lemon Flavour) sold at unauthorised sales channels. According to a statement yesterday, the company takes this issue very seriously as counterfeiting

Locals give feedback on early renders of latest Samsung smartphone

By ALEXIUS KHUNG KUCHING: Early renders of the Samsung Galaxy S11 were leaked a day ago across the globe, and several Kuching locals are ready to give their feedback on it. While the smartphone’s specifications have yet to be announced, there are already early renders of the Samsung Galaxy S11.

Moviegoers give thumbs-down to Dark Phoenix

By LEE SHAW WEI KUCHING: Moviegoers here have given some thumbs-down to Fox’s latest X-Men instalment, Dark Phoenix. An avid fan of Marvel, Revon Jeremiah, 25, was disappointed with the movie as he felt that the timeline of the X-Men movies needed to be fixed. “I feel like the timeline

Sugar import permits will be issued: Chong

KUCHING: The federal government will not re-consider its decision to grant sugar import permits for Sarawak food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers. This was emphasised by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs deputy minister Chong Chieng Jen in a press statement issued yesterday in response to a statement made on June 13